The Long Dark Update 2.44 Patch Notes for PS4 & PC

The Long Dark update 2.44 is available to download on PC, PS4 and Xbox. According to The Long Dark 2.44 patch notes, the latest update addresses the disappearing Travois issue, significantly reducing its occurrence and ensuring lost items appear in Lost and Found boxes. Additionally, The Long Dark patch 2.44 also fixes major visual bugs in regions like Sundered Pass and Blackrock Prison.

The Long Dark Version 2.44 Patch Notes – June 10, 2025

The Long Dark Version 2.43
The Long Dark Version 2.43

The Long Dark – Patch Notes: Travois & Visual Fixes Update

Patch Summary:

  • Travois Disappearance Significantly Reduced

  • Lost Items Now Appear in Lost and Found Boxes

  • Major Visual Bugs Resolved in Sundered Pass and Other Regions

  • UI Fixes for Framerate Cap and Save Renaming

  • Texture and Terrain Settings Updated for Stability


Gameplay, UI & Controls

Travois & Inventory

  • Fixed several causes for Travois disappearing after scene transitions; now less likely to vanish and may appear in nearby Lost and Found Box.

  • Resolved issue where quartered animal bags would disappear after partial meat harvest.

  • Safehouse Decorations lost through bugs now appear in Lost and Found boxes.

Environment Interactions

  • Fixed issue at Trapper’s Cabin where items were lost under snow from terrain changes.

UI & Save Issues

  • Fixed Framerate Cap slider not retaining or applying chosen value.

  • Fixed inability to rename WINTERMUTE save files.

  • Corrected mistimed subtitles in WINTERMUTE Episodes 3 and 4 recaps.


Art & Environment Fixes

Visual Enhancements & Shadows

  • Fixed multiple Sundered Pass visual issues including darkened areas and improper terrain blending with “Additional Shadows – Structures” and “Terrain Blending”.

  • Fixed similar shadow and blending issues in Zone of Contamination and Blackrock Prison interiors.

  • Resolved lighting bugs where powerlines and lights failed to cast shadows.

  • Corrected darkened building interiors across various regions.

Environmental Details

  • Fixed snow patches shifting based on distance or angle.

  • Fixed rail cars blending with terrain incorrectly when no snow was present.

  • Resolved issue in Bleak Inlet with ocean water vanishing based on viewing angle.

Platform-Specific Fixes

  • Mac: Fixed excessive blur during harvesting with Motion Blur enabled.

Character & Clothing

  • Fixed issue where Survivor’s arms became invisible when wearing the Festive Sweater.

Lost and Found

  • Fixed invisibility of Lost and Found Box near Broken Railroad tunnel unless very close.

Since the last major update 2.22, players have been experiencing multiple issues and bugs Hopefully, today’s The Long Dark version 2.44 will address some of these issues and bugs.

Download The Long Dark update 2.44 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox.

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